[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 161 (Thursday, December 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING CAREY HOBBS

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2005

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 
outstanding achievements of Mr. Carey Hobbs. I have had the pleasure of 
knowing Carey Hobbs for more than 20 years. He is a man who loves his 
country and cares deeply about his community. He is selfless and 
unassuming. He is a dedicated family man and a devoted Christian, and I 
am very proud to call him my friend.
  Following his graduation from high school in Abilene, Texas, Carey 
Hobbs began his lifelong association with Texas Tech University as an 
undergraduate student. After earning his degree, Carey Hobbs joined the 
military in 1958 and received a commission in the United States Marine 
Corps. During his five years of active duty, he flew jet fighters and 
also served as a test pilot.
  Over the course of his professional career, Carey Hobbs has become a 
successful small business owner and a leader in the textile industry. 
He is a true entrepreneur, who has helped drive innovation and job 
creation. Since 1972, he has been the President and CEO of Hobbs Bonded 
Fibers in Waco, Texas. He holds several patents and has served on board 
of directors for both the National Association of Nonwoven Fabrics 
Industry and the National Cotton Batting Institute. For eight years, he 
was a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce Industry Sector 
Advisory Committee for Trade Policy Matters for Textiles and Apparel. 
In 1988, Carey Hobbs was named Small Business Person of the Year for 
the Dallas District.
  Through the years, Carey Hobbs has remained a steadfast supporter of 
his alma mater, Texas Tech University, and higher education in Texas. 
He has served on the Texas Tech Board of regents and was President of 
the Texas Tech Alumni Association National Board of Directors. He has 
also dedicated his time to enriching higher education through his 
service on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and as a 
participant in Texas A&M University's Visiting Executive Program.
  Carey Hobbs is an important and positive role for the youth of Texas. 
He is an active member of the Stonegate Community Church in Waco. He 
serves on the board of WorId Hunger Relief and the International 
Medical Education Foundation, which is working to build a hospital in 
the Ukraine. Carey Hobbs is also a devoted family man. He and his wife 
Brenda have five children: Larry, Terri, Angela, Andy and Cindy.
  As the Congressman for the Fifth District of Texas and a longtime 
friend of Carey Hobbs, it is my honor to recognize him for his 
outstanding achievements in business and in life. Carey Hobbs has truly 
made his community and his country a better place.

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